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Social Science

GEOG 106 - Economic Geography

Outcome 1:
Utilize spatial skills to analyze and explain economic variation across space

Outcome 2:
Be able to apply spatial theories and concepts at both the small and large scale

Outcome 3:
Understand and explain the characteristics of, and reasons for, spatial variation in economic activities through formal and informal writing activities

Outcome 4:
Identify the historical factors that contributed to variations in development seen throughout the world and within nations

Outcome 5:
Demonstrate knowledge of various economic strategies to improve development at the national, regional, and continental levels through formal and informal writing activities

Outcome 6:
Understand and identify the factors that need to be considered when doing location and site analysis

Outcome 7:
Analyze and explain the different sectors of the economy: the contribution they make to a region’s level of development; the location requirements of each; and constraints to creating a diversified economy in certain areas